Pest Management
Pest Management
Extension specialists and educators provide timely information on management of weeds, insects and disease in Wisconsin cropping systems.
Pesticide Applicator Training
The University of Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) Program provides educational materials for the purpose of pesticide applicator certification in Wisconsin.
The PAT program offers two tracks for private and commerical pesticide applicators
Sign Up for Insect Pest Text Alerts
Receive timely, geographically-relevant updates on which insect pests are emerging and active near you!
From the Bick Lab, Extension, and Wisconsin DATCP, the Insect Pest Text Alert service will send alerts by region based on the insects found within your region.
Diagnostic Labs
Insect Diagnostic Lab
The University of Wisconsin Insect Diagnostic Lab was established in 1978 to provide timely and accurate identification of insects, insect-damaged materials, spiders, and other arthropods from around Wisconsin. The lab provides diagnostic services for the general public, private companies, agricultural producers, pest control professionals, the green industry, medical professionals, and other groups.
Director: PJ Leisch
Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic (PDDC) provides assistance in identifying plant diseases and provides educational information on plant diseases and their control. PDDC clients include agricultural and horticultural producers (e.g., farmers, nursery owners), agricultural and horticultural professionals (e.g., crop consultants, arborists), home gardeners, Extension staff and Master Gardener volunteers, and state and local government (e.g., Wisconsin DNR, city and county foresters).
Director: Dr. Brian Hudelson
